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Highland Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,696
Population
3,391/sq mi density
$107,500
Median Income
$46,274 per capita
$340,600
Home Value
$411,150 Zillow
$1,731
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$340,600 home value, $1,731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3646°N, 73.9689°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0402 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Highland Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").